The busyness of holiday life meant little time for studio visits and interviews but I do want to share some of the lovely things I saw and, ahem, maybe bought. I bet you like them too!

A lively pop up sale at the studio space shared by woodworkers Ariel Alasko and Amelie Mancini featured their beautiful work plus that of ceramicist Josephine Heilpern and jeweler Nick Lundeen. Just look at these hand carved wooden spoons, ceramics, jewelry, printed linens. I wanted everything! www.arielealasko.com, www.ameliemancini.com, www.nicklundeen.com, www.recreationcentershop.com

Napkins from Amelie Mancini, Spoons carved by Ariel Alasko and Ceramics by Josephine Heilpern.Photograph by Ariel Alasko — **Napkins from Amelie Mancini, Spoons carved by Ariel Alasko and Ceramics by Josephine Heilpern.**
**Photograph by Ariel Alasko**

Photograph by Nick Lundeen — **Photograph by Nick Lundeen**

**Jewelry by Nick Lundeen, Tumblers and Pitcher by Josephine Heilpern**

Tortoise Cuffs by Nick Lundeen.     Photograph Nick Lundeen — **Tortoise Cuffs by Nick Lundeen. Photograph Nick Lundeen**

Printed Fabric Pouches and Napkins by Amelie Mancini — **Printed Fabric Pouches and Napkins by Amelie Mancini**

This is Mazie.  She was there too!  Photograph by Ariel Alasko — **This is Mazie. She was there too! Photograph by Ariel Alasko**